# Andrés Roca Rey bullfighting performance in Nîmes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/andrs-roca-rey-bullfighting-performance-in-nmes
> Updated: 2026-09-21T05:30:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Peruvian matador Andrés Roca Rey achieved a significant triumph during the opening of the Féria des Vendanges at the Arènes de Nîmes in France.

During his performance, Roca Rey faced a dangerous encounter with a Cortés bull that resulted in a violent toss and visible facial injuries. Despite the injury, he continued his bout and successfully cut three ears, earning him the ‘Puerta de los Cónsules’.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Andrés Roca Rey triumphs in Nîmes after bull encounter

Peruvian bullfighter Andrés Roca Rey overcame a serious injury during a performance in Nîmes, France, to earn a major triumph, highlighting his career roots in Lima's Miraflores district.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andrs-roca-rey-triumphs-in-nmes-after-bull-encounter

### 2026-09-18: Andrés Roca Rey cuts three ears at Nîmes Féria opening

Peruvian matador Andrés Roca Rey cut three ears at the opening of the Nîmes Féria des Vendanges, overcoming a violent toss and facial injury during his final bout.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andrs-roca-rey-cuts-three-ears-at-nmes-fria-opening

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